Waterloo HS Many Grocers Leading Waterloo Retail Firms
City Auditor DeGon presents a comparative assessment showing Waterloo has more grocers than any other line of business. The report lists counts for numerous sectors including 54 grocers, 46 manufacturers, 19 drug stores, 18 clothiers, 16 hotels, 14 printing firms, 13 barbers, 12 meat markets, and 9 theatres among others, highlighting the prominence of grocery retailers in the local economy.
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Waterloo
DeGon
Ciry
Cigars AG
Will Not Go to War, Says German Paler
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne Volks Zeitung commentary on American opinion after the Lusitania sinking. It states Americans criticize Germany, the anti German feeling will rise, while warning that war is unpopular in America due to sacrifices and business damage. The piece notes anti German feeling will steadily mount and that anti-German hostility is an agitation that will fade slowly.
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Amsterdam
Holland
London
Cologne
Volks
America
Railroads denied control of Great Lakes boat lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied petitions by the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Lehigh Valley and others to retain ownership or operate lake shipping lines despite the Panama Canal Act ban. Railroads must discontinue boat lines by December 1, 1916. The piece also notes cattle shipments by Gen W Hanna from LaVerne and a Chicago Drovers Journal remark on Hanna’s 425 head of cattle and large sale.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Lehigh Valley
Great Lakes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tucalgona Courier
Gen. W. Hanna
LaVerne Hauker
Chicago
Laverne
Chicago Drovers
George WW. Hanna
Ford Yards
MASY FORPEST BONDS Court Raid Results
Tom Davenport and five others were taken into custody in a police raid last evening at 219 Onnelida. Davenport was arraigned in police court on a charge of operating a disorderly house, pled not guilty, and the case was continued. All others were released on bonds and failed to appear in court.
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Masy
Tom Davenport
Davenport
Crick Patient Hinkle Recovers After Head Injury
Dr Jenberger reports G W Hinkle in Riverside NY after a terrible automobile crash weeks ago. The boy, aged years, suffers a head wound with a skull hole but brain not yet affected. Major operation planned to close the wound.
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G. W. Hinkle
Jenberger
Crick
Riverside Drive
New York
Bay
Ted
Local Visitors and Family News From Janesville Area
Kathryn Winslow of Waterlog estay with her mother Mreortright visits Mrs Van Newell in Janesville. Mr. and Mrs. Van Newell stay a few days at their son’s home. Earl Gleason of Janesville visits C A George home with M H Noble and Mr. Kulehe of Kashus calling nearby. Wednesday.
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Kathryn
Mreortright
Edmund De Wagenaere Fund Seeks More Help for BelarianYouth
Generous responses to the Edmund De Wagenaere fund continue as readers provide support to cover the next three to four months of expenses for a Belgian youth who lost a foot in a railroad accident while seeking work during wartime. Funds cover tuition at Waterloo Business College and essential needs. several substantial gifts, including $25 from the Pilgrim class and $116.56 total reported so far, reflect community sympathy and the Tourist club of La Porte City contributing by sacrificing a sociability day.
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Courier
Lreporter
Edmund de Wagenaere
Waterloo Business College
Almon F. Gates
de Wagenaere
Edmond de Waagen
Peoria
Hoe
Ghent
Belgium
la Porte City
WATCH YOUR GARDENS IN SUCCESSFUL FARMING NOTES
Garden tips cover thinning crowded cucumber hills pruning melons and beans to improve yields and prevent rust. Egg and poultry sections discuss egg collection, storage, and the benefits of infertile eggs for market. Pest control includes arsenate of lead usage on grapes and general farm losses from dirt breaks and spoilage. Industry observations praise Waterino Courier readers for subscribing and note that want ads yield satisfactory results.
Anpan Talbot Reports From China On Japan and Blythe
Roy Talbot of the Chinese Imperial maritime customs service writes from Nanking to Paul Talbot about an interview with Samuel Blythe. He criticizes Japan and predicts American inaction, noting China’s need to defend itself and China’s port openings as Japan’s influence grows.
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United States
Japan
Roy Talbot
Chinese
Imperial Maritime Customs Service
Nanking
Paul B. Talbot
Waterloo
Samual G. Blythe
Blythe
Saturday Evening Post
Nas
Talbot
Canton
Peking
Ichang
Nanchang
China
University of Wisconsin
Reinsch
City Officials Lead Early Fishing Trip on River
City officials opened the fishing season and were first to hook members of the final tribe this morning. Mayor R. Thompson, Police Judge Meyers, Chief Leighton and Inspector Springer joined a river trip at dawn. Butter Market Elgin May 15 sales quoted 25 1 2 and 26 1 2, majority at lower price.
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R. ©. Thompson
Meyers
Leighton
Springer
Elgin
Bodies of Nine Lusitania Victims Brought Home
New York May 15 The bodies of nine Lusitania dead including Charles Frohman will be brought to New York aboard the American steamship New York which sails from Liverpool at 9 tonight. The list includes Chas A Plamondon T E King Brodrick I F Trumbus A R Foley Miss H Ellis Miss McBright and Frohman. The New York expected to reach port May 23. Boy Falls In River Rescue By bystanders Cedar River Fourth Street Bridge east end this morning saved by several men.
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New York
Charles Frohman
Liverpool
Gram
Chas
A. Plamondon
Chicago
T. E., King
Cedar River
Fourth Street
Boy Falls From Bridge Abutment While Fishing
A boy fishing near a bridge abutment lost footing and fell into deep water. Rescuers responded but conditions hindered access as the water remained dangerous and neighbors watched anxiously.
Public Market Report Finds Bites of Produce and Eggs
On the public market today four wagons and a cart offered limited produce. Onions, yadishes and lettuce sold at three bunches for a dime. Eggs sold for 20 cents a dozen. Home cooking sold out early. One man had two crates of live chickens.
Ponies dressed as soldiers to headline Hugo Brothers show
Hugo Brothers Modern United brings twenty four ponies in Uncle Sam army regalia for two May 17 performances. The trained ponies wear coats with brass buttons, white stripe trousers, regulation caps, and bayoneted guns. Acts include Ray Thompson's stable and stars like the Potters, Pecheka family, and Aerial Astors. A downtown street parade opens the day at 11 am. The Evening Courier backs carrier boys with tickets for the evening show.
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Hugo Brothers
United
Sam
Army
Ray Thompson
Joe Bailey
Str Cusdom
Marvelous Potters
Pecheka Family
Astors
Cirnus
Evening Courier and
Infection in the Air Ad Urges Foley's Honey Tar
Medical authorities warn colds are infectious and some cities bar children with colds from school. Spring weather boosts colds, coughs, and croup. Advertises Foley's Honey Tar Compound as a quick safe remedy sold by druggists. directs readers to the Want Page.
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Foley
American note to Germany praised in London Times
London Times comments on the American note to Germany calling it courteous and forceful. It credits the president's stand with moral urgency and states the dispute over submarine warfare is of supreme moment to the United States and its allies, linking their moral interests.
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Germany
London Times
America
Wilhelmstrasse
United States
London
Skeptical woman healing under Dr Myers in Waterloo
Mrs Hester Smith of Cedar Falls reports chronic catarrhal condition and asthma improved after Dr Myers German specialist treatment. She says she is now well with no pain and urges skeptics to inquire. Free consultation. office at Secamore Street Waterloo.
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Hester Smith
Cedar Falls
Myers
Dr. Myers
Tiqy Secamore St
Waterloo
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